Hawaii Electric Light Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Hawaii · HI region
Hawaii Electric Light Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 79,318 homes in Hawaii. Its residential customers pay an average of 47.10¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 162% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Hawaii Electric Light Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $235.50 |
| 1,000 kWh | $471.00 |
| 1,500 kWh | $706.50 |
| 2,000 kWh | $942.00 |
Hawaii Electric Light Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHEDULE TOU-R RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE - Single Phasetime-of-use | 2015-06-01 | $11.50 | 27.3¢ (12am–3pm, 8pm–12am) · 48.3¢ (3pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE TOU-R RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE - Three Phasetime-of-use | 2015-06-01 | $16.00 | 48.3¢ (3pm–8pm) · 27.3¢ (12am–3pm, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE RESIDENTIAL TOU EV RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLE PILOT-SINGLE PHASEtime-of-use | 2015-06-01 | $12.00 | 22.1¢ (12am–7am, 9pm–12am) · 35.0¢ (7am–5pm) · 38.0¢ (5pm–9pm) — summer weekdays |
| SCHEDULE RESIDENTIAL TOU EV RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLE PILOT-Three Phasetime-of-use | 2015-06-01 | $15.50 | 22.1¢ (12am–7am, 9pm–12am) · 35.0¢ (7am–5pm) · 38.0¢ (5pm–9pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Hawaii Electric Light Co. rate history
2015–2025: +32% change in the average residential rate (34.65¢ → 45.80¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Hawaii Electric Light Co. | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 379 | 282 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.90 | 2.02 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 11 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 273 | 188 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Hawaii Electric Light Co.'s counties, customers averaged 6 hr 44 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 404 | 103 | 36,430 | 2025-01-31 |
Hawaii Electric Light Co. service area
Hawaii Electric Light Co. serves Hawaii County in Hawaii and 32 ZIP codes.
Hawaii
Cities: Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kalaoa, Hōlualoa, Waikoloa, Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaiian Beaches, Mountain View, Kahaluu-Keauhou, Captain Cook, Ainaloa, Orchidlands Estates, Hawaiian Acres, Volcano, Honaunau-Napoopoo, Honalo, Honoka‘a, Kea‘au, Kealakekua, Pepeekeo, Kapaau, Leilani Estates, Fern Acres, Nanawale Estates, Eden Roc, Pāhala, Pāpa‘ikou, Kurtistown, Wainaku, Discovery Harbor, Fern Forest, Laupāhoehoe, Hāwī
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 95% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 57,543 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 6,002 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 15,572 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 2,692 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 105 |
Hawaii Electric Light Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 46.19¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 39.00¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $452,018,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,062,790 MWh |
| Peak demand | 182 MW summer · 183 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 48% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 4.6% |
| EIA utility ID | 8287 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hawaii Electric Light Co.'s electricity rate?
Hawaii Electric Light Co. residential customers pay an average of 47.10¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 8% above the Hawaii average of 43.51¢ and 162% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Hawaii Electric Light Co. electric bill?
About $212 a month. The average Hawaii Electric Light Co. home uses 450 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $471.
How many customers does Hawaii Electric Light Co. have?
Hawaii Electric Light Co. serves 79,318 residential customers and 90,899 customers in total in Hawaii, across 1 county.
How reliable is Hawaii Electric Light Co.?
In 2025, the average Hawaii Electric Light Co. customer was without power for 6 hr 19 min (SAIDI) over 2.90 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 hr 33 min. The Hawaii average was 4 hr 42 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Hawaii Electric Light Co. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including SCHEDULE TOU-R RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE - Single Phase. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Hawaii Electric Light Co. offer net metering for solar?
Hawaii Electric Light Co. had 15,572 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 93.2 MW of capacity and 2,692 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Hawaii Electric Light Co. before making decisions.